The destination is where the photo is taken.
The story is in the journey.
Welcome to Stories Along the Way.
I’m glad you stopped by.
This is a place for stories gathered from trails, gardens, airports, kitchens, writing desks, and the ordinary moments in between. Some begin with a marathon, a hike, or a journey to another country. Others begin with something as simple as a conversation, a flower blooming, or a cup of tea.
I don’t write because I’ve figured life out. I write because paying attention has taught me that even ordinary moments often carry stories worth remembering.
So whether you’re here for a few minutes or decide to stay a little longer, I hope you’ll find something that makes you smile, pause, or see your own journey in a new light.
Latest Stories
I Planted a Bush Lemon Tree. I Got Butterflies.
Someone once gave me a bush lemon, and after tasting it, I was hooked.
What began as a search for that distinctive flavour eventually brought caterpillars—and then something I hadn’t expected—to my balcony.
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Reality Bites
I always thought I was selfless. Then two strangers made our ferry wait for 1½ hours in 31-degree heat, and suddenly my generosity developed conditions. 😂
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Kosciuszko — Roof of Australia
We went to climb Australia’s highest mountain. First, though, we had to learn one important skill: how to actually get off a moving chairlift. 😂
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The Guinea Pig Village: Then and Now
Ten years ago, I posted a video of Jess settling into our guinea pig village. When Facebook brought the memory back, I was surprised by how different everything looked. Apparently, I’ve been renovating guinea pig real estate for a decade without realising it. What started as a simple little area gradually became more elaborate as…
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Shrek and I
My friends had Pink. I had Shrek. We all cope with concert envy differently. 😂
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Old Age Is a Privilege of the Few
I used to think of ageing as something to resist. Loss taught me to see it differently: growing older is not guaranteed. It is a privilege.
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Lamb’s Head / Kahlpahlim Rock Hike
The cloud hid the view, but the mountain still gave us plenty to notice along the way.
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